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at least vs leastways

Both "at least" and "leastways" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "At least" is more commonly used and means "at the minimum" or "regardless of other considerations." On the other hand, "leastways" is less common and informal, meaning "at least" or "anyway."

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 815 views

at least

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "at least" to indicate the minimum or regardless of other considerations. It is often used to express a lower limit or to introduce a positive aspect in a negative situation.

Examples:

I need to finish this report by tomorrow, at least.
At least we have each other for support.
He should have studied more, but at least he passed the exam.
She didn't win the first prize, but at least she got a consolation prize.
At least we can enjoy the weekend.

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Operational for at least 15 days.
The rapporteur calls for at least negligent competition violation.
Towards lack of proper weapons at least.
Or at least to a better Springfield.
The instrument should therefore at least clarify this objective.
Our waste is at least home-grown.
Institutions shall revalue trading book positions at least daily.
Plywood used shall be at least 3-ply.
Other closing devices at least equally effective may be used.
Fortune left you one at least.
Charpentier produced at least three between 1893 and 1894.
Anti-aliasing techniques involve at least two trade-offs.
Flush skin for at least 15 minutes.
Such reconciliation measures shall be conducted at least daily.
Follow-up time comprised at least 180 days after administration.
Would take at least 30 days to make.
Diagnosis requires at least two determinations of cholesterol one month interval.
It should be at least partly QUANTITATIVE.
But at least write something new.
Each occupied enclosure should be cleaned at least daily.

Alternatives:

at the very least
at a minimum
at the very minimum
at the least
at the minimum

leastways

This phrase is correct but less common and more informal.

Use "leastways" informally to mean "at least" or "anyway." It is often used in spoken language or informal writing.

Examples:

I don't like the movie, but leastways it had a good soundtrack.
Leastways, we can go out for dinner tonight.
I forgot my wallet, but leastways I have some cash in my pocket.
He's not the most talented player, but leastways he tries hard.
I can't come to the party, but leastways I can join later.

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I'll string along, leastways till the shooting starts.
For me, leastways... the difference between East and West goes back to one man:
Leastways, nobody that knew them.
Leastways you always got somethin' to eat.
Leastways till I find Murphy and Evans.
One way, leastways, 'cause my boys also told me how you faced them lawmen down, your way.
Leastways, I have.
Leastways, won't pay to do it!
Leastways now we know.
Leastways, it would be in decent places where there is still teatime.
Leastways, not to my face.
Leastways, you got it on both sides this time.
leastways we get some shade!
Part of it, leastways.
Leastways, part of it.
Leastways, this be good sea cloth.
Leastways it would've showed him he was wrong about Dude.
Leastways, not for lembas bread.

Alternatives:

at least
anyway
regardless
in any case
nevertheless

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